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How many syllables in “depository”?

5

syllables in "depository"

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Word details

Syllables

5

de · po · si · to · ry

Letters

10

d · e · p · o · s · i · t · o · r · y

Scrabble

16

points

Scrabble letter values

d2
e1
p3
o1
s1
i1
t1
o1
r1
y4

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About the word “depository

The word depository contains 5 syllables, divided as de · po · si · to · ry. It has 10 letters.

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How many syllables does "depository" have?

"depository" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "depository" into syllables?

"depository" is divided into syllables as: de · po · si · to · ry.

What is the Scrabble score for "depository"?

The Scrabble score for "depository" is 16 points.

Using “depository” in writing

"depository" (de · po · si · to · ry) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, depository is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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